Temporary release – Parole -- Old aged parents – Repair of house -- Conviction of petitioner u/s 22 of NDPS Act for 10 years -- Parents are of an advanced age and there is no one to take care of them at this old age and secondly, he claims that his house is in need of repairs -- Claim on both grounds has been verified by a Municipal Councillor -- Though expression “sufficient cause” as mentioned in Section 3(1)(d) of 1962 Act, has not been defined, but the reasons given by the petitioner for his release on parole will fall within the ambit of “sufficient cause” and therefore, his request is entitled to be accepted -- Petitioner is ordered to be released on parole for a period of six weeks.

(P&H HC) Decided on: 07.01.2020